Chain
US9463958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16G13/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chain has inner and outer links pivotally interconnected by transverse pins. In a straight configuration the links are substantially aligned in a linear direction. At least one resilient elongate flexible member is threaded along at least part of the length of the chain between the pins in alternate directions so as to force adjacent links of the chain to articulate out of the straight configuration. A chain in this form may be proof loaded before service by applying a tensile load and the elongate flexible member may be removed. A chain assembly comprises a plurality of said chains running between first and second connection brackets.
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